Your Body in Balance
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Franklin
The vitality of a community depends, in large part, on the health of its residents. In an effort to help the citizens of Franklin and the surrounding communities lead healthy lifestyles, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare has partnered with the City of Franklin Health Department and the Franklin Public Library to provide free education on a myriad of health topics.
“This series is meeting an expressed need,” said Franklin Health Officer Bill Wucherer. “It provides information on health promotion and disease prevention that the local residents are asking for.”
“The breadth of expertise that professionals at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare can provide far exceeds that of the resources I have available to me,” Wucherer said. “It’s a great partnership.”
About 20 people on average attend each of the programs. Physicians, therapists, registered nurses and other professionals from Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Franklin, have provided free education on a number of topics including brain fitness, overall wellness, cholesterol and glucose control, heart healthy exercises, nutrition, implementing and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes, motivation, and programs on women’s and men’s health. Several of the programs also include free screenings such as cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar checks.